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044-131Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,

Ampex Systems Corp · NSN 5905-00-055-1140 · FSC 5905 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5905-00-055-1140 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5905-00-055-1140. Primary manufacturer part number: 044-131.
Features
  • Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, — FSC 5905
  • Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED
  • Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent: -10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
  • Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts: 2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
  • Terminal Location: RADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-00-055-1140, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ampex Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5905-00-055-1140
Primary Part Number044-131
Item NameResistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
FSC / FSG5905 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmpex Systems Corp
StatusACTIVE
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Resistance Tolerance Per Section in Percent-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Screw Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Electrical Resistance Per Section100.0 OHMS SINGLE SECTION
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Rotary Actuator Travel in Angular Deg312.0 NOMINAL
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch32.0
Body Diameter1.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Resistance Temp Characteristic Range Per Section in Percent+0.0 TO 4.5 -55 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 2.5 -25 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND -1.5 TO 1.5 85 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION AND +0.0 TO 3.5 120 DEG CELSIUS SINGLE SECTION
Mounting MethodSTANDARD BUSHING
Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power120.0 SINGLE SECTION
Section Quantity1
Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation312.0 NOMINAL
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Bushing Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuator TypeSINGLE SHAFT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Overall Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Length0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL BUSHING MOUNTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
4820-01-546-1021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,press Control
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
044-131 Ampex Systems Corp (USA)
Related Parts
4820-01-546-1021INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,PRESS CONTROL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5905-00-055-1140?

NSN 5905-00-055-1140 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Ampex Systems Corp, classified under FSC 5905 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5905-00-055-1140?

NSN 5905-00-055-1140 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 044-131 (Ampex Systems Corp).

What NSN replaces 5905-00-055-1140?

There is 1 known substitute for 5905-00-055-1140: 4820-01-546-1021. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 044-131?

Key specifications for 044-131: Overall Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Style: ROUND, SLOTTED; Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Full Rated Power: 70.0 SINGLE SECTION; Actuator Travel Control Feature: STOPS. 29 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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